MAT 420 - Differential Geometry (4)

The Frenet formulas, covariant derivatives, frame fields, the structure equations, differential forms on a surface, normal curvature, Gaussian curvatures; intrinsic geometry of surfaces in E3, the Gauss and Bonnet theorem.

Prerequisite(s): C or better in MAT 314 and MAT 216 or consent of instructor.
Component(s): 4 lecture/problem-solving.
When Offered: W, even years